Gates Foundation to invest in health care for women, children…

Melinda Gates is expected today to announce the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will make new investments in global health-care programs for women and children, Forbes reported June 4 (see women’s health story).

Buffett hopes to raise millions for charity serving poor, homeless

Billionaire Warren Buffett hopes to the chance of lunching with him will generate multi-million-dollar bids to benefit a charity that serves the poor and homeless , the Associated Press reported June 6 (see Buffett lunch story).

Indianapolis Symphony aims to raise $100 million for endowment

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra launched a capital campaign to raise $100 million for its endowment, Indy.com reported June 7 (see symphony endowment story).